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Sources Sought - Compact Mini Crawler Crane

ID: FA485526Q0043 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Description

The Government is conducting market research to identify capable sources for a company mini crawler crane, commonly known as a spider crane, for lifting operations in confined or limited-access areas. The crane shall provide crawler mobility, stabilizing outriggers, safe load handling capability, operator and/or remote-control functionality, manufacturer warranty coverage, and a maintenance parts package with inspection and training support.

Minimum required specifications are listed below.

CRANE MIN SPECIFICATIONS

  • CAPACITY MAX: 6,680 LBS @ 8 FT. 5,000 LBS @10 FT.
  • BOOM LENGTH 39.8 FT
  • RETRACTED 11.6 FT
  • HOOK HEIGHT 41.3 FT
  • 4 OUTRIGGERS MULTI POSITION
  • SWING DESIGN 360 DEG. NON-STOP
  • OUTRIGGER WARNING POSITIONING INTERLOCK WITH DISPLAY
  • ONBOARD SELF DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER SYSTEM
  • RADIO REMOTE CONTROL INFINATLY VARIABLE
  • FOUR PART LOAD BLOCK AUTOMATIC HOOK STOW
  • WARRANTY 12 MONTHS MINIMUM
  • COLOR TAN
  • HYDRAULIC PUMP VARIABLE DELIVERY PISTON
  • CRAWLING GEAR ENDLESS RUBBER CRAWL
  • HILL CLIMBING 23 DEGREES
  • ENGINE: JP-8 COMPATIBLE
  • STEERING HYDRAULIC INDEPENDENT
  • SAFETY (LMI) LOAD MOMENT INDICATION (P.A.T. SYSTEM)
  • SAFETY AUTOMATIC WINCH BRAKE
  • SAFETY WIRE ROPE LIMITER
  • SAFETY EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
  • CONTROL VALVE ELECTRONIC
  • SINGLE PERSON WORK PLATFORM, BOOM TIP MOUNTED

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Recommended Spare Parts Maintenance Package (2 Years)
MILAR Non-Marking Tracks, pair Note: Ships with standard tracks
Hyd. Tilt Deck Trailer: Equipped with track mats, fuel jugs, outrigger pads, rigging box, spare tire and a custom ramp with tie downs

Background
The Government is conducting market research to identify capable sources for a compact mini crawler crane, commonly known as a spider crane. This crane is intended for lifting operations in confined or limited-access areas, aligning with the agency's mission to ensure safe and efficient operations in challenging environments.

The goal of the contract is to procure a crane that provides mobility, stability, and safety features necessary for effective lifting tasks.

Work Details
The contract requires a mini crawler crane with the following minimum specifications:
- Maximum Capacity: 6,680 lbs @ 8 ft; 5,000 lbs @ 10 ft
- Boom Length: 39.8 ft
- Retracted Length: 11.6 ft
- Hook Height: 41.3 ft
- Outriggers: 4 multi-position stabilizing outriggers
- Swing Design: 360 degrees non-stop
- Outrigger Warning Positioning Interlock with Display
- Onboard Self-Diagnostic Computer System
- Radio Remote Control (infinitely variable)
- Four Part Load Block with Automatic Hook Stow
- Warranty: Minimum of 12 months
- Color: Tan
- Hydraulic Pump: Variable delivery piston
- Crawling Gear: Endless rubber crawl
- Hill Climbing Capability: 23 degrees
- Engine Compatibility: JP-8 compatible
- Steering System: Hydraulic independent.

Safety Features include Load Moment Indication (LMI), automatic winch brake, wire rope limiter, and emergency stop button.
Additional requirements include:
- Recommended Spare Parts Maintenance Package (2 years)
- MILAR Non-Marking Tracks (pair)
- Hydraulic Tilt Deck Trailer equipped with track mats, fuel jugs, outrigger pads, rigging box, spare tire, and custom ramp with tie downs.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide documentation demonstrating their capability to manufacture or supply the specified mini crawler crane. They should also be able to offer manufacturer warranty coverage and OEM parts support. Authorized distributor or dealer status may be required for bidders who are not the manufacturers.

Overview

Agency
Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) [DoD - USAF]
Response Deadline
June 30, 2026, 6:30 p.m. EDT Due in 14 Days
Posted
June 15, 2026, 5:32 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
333120 - Construction Machinery Manufacturing
PSC
3950 - Winches, Hoists, Cranes, And Derricks
Place of Performance
Cannon AFB, NM 88103 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$180,000 - $320,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
38%
Signs of Shaping
52% of similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force had a set-aside.
On 6/15/26 Air Force Special Operations Command issued Sources Sought FA485526Q0043 for Sources Sought - Compact Mini Crawler Crane due 6/30/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 333120 and PSC 3950.
Primary Contact
Name
John Ambrus   Profile
Email
john.ambrus.2@us.af.mil
Phone
(575) 784-6615

Secondary Contact

Name
Elizabeth Vasquez   Profile
Email
elizabeth.vasquez.5@us.af.mil
Phone
(703) 855-0347

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AFSOC > FA4855 27 SOCONS LGC
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA4855
Source Organization Code
500045944
Last Updated
June 15, 2026
Last Updated By
elizabeth.vasquez.5@us.af.mil
Archive Date
July 15, 2026